Adel Taarabt ended speculation over his QPR future on Wednesday by signing a new long-term contract at the club.

The 23-year-old moved to Loftus Road from Tottenham Hotspur in August 2010 following two successful loan spells and has long been linked with a move away from Rangers. Paris St-Germain seemed Taarabt's likely destination last summer but he remained with QPR, for whom he has now signed a three-year contract extension.

"I am very pleased to have signed this contract," Taarabt told the club's website. "When I first arrived here I honestly thought it would be just for a short period but I love this club and the people here have really helped me and I am very happy to be here.

"I had a tough start to the season last year, but I worked hard and I have really enjoyed it under Mark Hughes. The club is getting bigger and bigger, with a new training ground and talk of a new stadium is very exciting.

"In the time I have been here, QPR's ambition has changed. Last year the aim was to stay in the Premier League. We achieved this and now we want to progress and improve."